Can Luminous Be a Noun?

noun, plural lu·mi·nos·i·ties. the quality of being intellectually brilliant, enlightened, inspired, etc.: The luminosity of his poetry is unequaled. ... something luminous.

What is the noun form of luminous?

luminosity. (uncountable) the state of being luminous, or a luminous object; brilliance or radiance. (physics) the ratio of luminous flux to radiant flux at the same wavelength; the luminosity factor. (astronomy) the rate at which a star radiates energy in all directions.

Is Luminous a verb or noun?

Did you know? Luminous, like its synonyms radiant, shining, glowing, and lustrous, is generally a positive adjective, especially when it describes something that doesn't literally glow, such as a face, a performance, or a poem.

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